humans becoming increasingly dependent on exploiting resources (things humans require for life / to make our lives easier) that are in high demand
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What resources are required for basic human development?
Food, Water, Energy
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Food
people can become malnourished without food-being ill prevents them from working or receiving education
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Water
clean and safe water needed for drinking, cooking and washing, also for food, clothes and other products
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Energy
for basic standard of living - people need light + heat for cooking/to stay warm, also needed in industry(factories)
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What is meant by demand outstripping supply?
demand for required resources is increasing so quickly that supply can't keep up - these resources vary in different locations
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Reasons for demand outstripping supply
Population growth, economic development, changing technology and employment
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Population growth
global population currently 8 billion - risen exponentially this century - expected to reach 9 million by 2050 (may be faster) - more people = increased demand for food, water, energy, jobs, space
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Economic development
LIDCs + EDCs developing further require energy for industry-they want similar lifestyles to ACs + therefore will consume more resources (more water required for food production as diets improve)
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Changing technology and equipment
demand for resources->need for new technology to reach/gain more resources, more people in secondary + tertiary industry increased demand for resources required for electronics+robotics
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